{"product_id":"a-teddy-bear-for-emily-and-president-roosevelt-too-hardcover","title":"A Teddy Bear for Emily--And President Roosevelt, Too - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy Churnin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBethany Stancliffe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the fascinating true story of Jewish immigrants who played a key role in the creation of the beloved teddy bear, connecting their humble Brooklyn candy shop to the President of the United States.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rose Katz and Morris Michtom grew up in Russia during a period of persecution against Jewish people. Hoping to find kindness and opportunity in another country, they emigrated to the United States, where they got married and opened a candy shop. In 1902, they read a newspaper article about President Theodore Roosevelt sparing a bear on a hunting trip. To the delight of their daughter, Emily, the Michtoms created a small, stuffed version of the animal and named it Teddy's Bear. Before long, this cuddly symbol of one man's act of compassion became a beloved toy that continues to delight children all over the world.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42446361198727,"sku":"9780807504222","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7616024930bc996f69af9b99d02d0462.webp?v=1741853018","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-teddy-bear-for-emily-and-president-roosevelt-too-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}